STIPENDIARY STEWARDS’ REPORT
PENANG NOVEMBER MEETING 2021
1ST DAY, SATURDAY, 20TH NOVEMBER 2021
STATE OF TRACK: YIELDING
Panel of Stipendiary Stewards:
Mr David McGillivray (Chief Stipendiary Steward – Chairman), Mr Philip Anderson, Mr Lee Seng He (Senior Stipendiary Stewards), Mr Devaraj Arujunen and Mr Jarry Chong Kok Heng (Stipendiary Stewards)
Change of Rider(s):
|
Race |
Horse |
Rider |
Replaced By |
Reason |
|
2 |
L’KEN |
F Yap |
L De Souza |
Unable to make the carded weight |
|
3 |
ANDADO |
I Amirul |
F Yap |
Failed to comply with PNTC Covid-19 SOPs |
|
3 |
GODFATHERS |
AK Lim |
HK Cheng |
Medical |
|
4 |
D’GREAT EMINENCE |
– |
AM Aizat |
Unfixed |
|
5 |
LUKE MAN |
AK Lim |
SS Vanan |
Medical |
|
5 |
CHIPS |
– |
J Low |
Unfixed |
|
6 |
MAGNITUDE |
AK Lim |
Y Aify |
Medical |
|
8 |
ANOTHER SHOW |
AK Lim |
S Ruzaini |
Medical |
RACE 1 (R929) CLASS 5(A) – 1600M
AMISTAD which was up 15kgs in body weight since its last run, was checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon prior to the race and was passed fit to start.
Shortly after the start, AMISTAD (K Eirwan) shifted inwards, resulting in interference to GOLDEN SHOW (S Ruzaini) which clipped its heels and stumbled. At a subsequent Inquiry, Jockey K Eirwan, the rider of AMISTAD pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii) and was suspended from riding in races for a period of two (2) race days with effect from Monday, 22nd November 2021 and to expire on 28th November 2021, both days inclusive. He was advised of his Right of Appeal (2.05pm).
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Placing |
Horse |
Rider |
Time |
Distance [length(s)] |
|
1st |
DREAMS CAN BE REAL |
HS Gill |
1:40.4 |
– |
|
2nd |
GLENAFTON |
J Low |
– |
1 ¾ |
|
3rd |
TONGARIRO |
L De Souza |
– |
5 |
|
4th |
GOLDEN SHOW |
S Ruzaini |
– |
½ |
RACE 2 (R930) CLASS 5(B) – 1600M
Jockey F Yap was fined RM500/- for negligence under MRA Rule 152(5)(a) for failing to make the carded weight on L’KEN. The Stewards permitted Jockey L De Souza to replace him as the rider of L’KEN.
CAPE LINCOLN (S Ruzaini) and SUCCESS STREET (App I Firdzriel) came together on jumping.
Approaching the crossing at the 1500M, TIN’S MACHINE shied, dislodging its rider, Jockey AK Lim. In this incident, RELIC WARRIOR (HK Cheng), CAPE LINCOLN and CROWN DELIGHT (App WW Cheah) suffered varying degrees of interference.
RAISE ME UP (SS Vanan) shifted away from the whip, having to be straightened in the straight.
A veterinary examination was requested on SUCCESS STREET which revealed no obvious abnormality.
WEST NORTH HILL (App YY Oon) which raced poorly will be required to pass a test (1000M/vet) before being declared to race again.
Jockey AK Lim was exempted from weighing in. Subsequently Jockey AK Lim was stood down by the Club Medical Officer from his engagement for the day.
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Placing |
Horse |
Rider |
Time |
Distance [length(s)] |
|
1st |
RELIC WARRIOR |
HK Cheng |
1:43.2 |
– |
|
2nd |
RAISE ME UP |
SS Vanan |
– |
½ |
|
3rd |
L’KEN |
L De Souza |
– |
2 ½ |
|
4th |
CROWN DELIGHT |
App WW Cheah |
– |
3 |
RACE 3 (R931) CLASS 3 – 1400M
BROTHER WIND and MULTIBLUE SHARK, both course scratching as they had sustained near fore tendonitis and bruised right hock respectively, will each be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.
THUNDER DRAGON which was up 28kgs in body weight since its last run, was checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon prior to the race and was passed fit to start.
Jockey I Amirul was fined RM1,000/- for negligence under MRA Rule 152(5)(a) for failing to comply with PNTC Covid-19 SOPs in that on 20th November 2021, he entered the Club premises without providing a clear Covid-19 test as required. Jockey I Amirul was instructed to leave the Club premises immediately. The Stewards permitted Jockey F Yap to replace him as the rider of ANDADO.
The Stewards permitted Jockey HK Cheng to replace Jockey AK Lim as the rider of GODFATHERS.
FLYING BABY (App P Haris) was slow into stride.
Approaching the 400M mark, the right side stirrup bar on the saddle of FLYING BABY broke, resulting in App P Haris being dislodged. He was exempted from weighing in. App P Haris was subsequently examined by the Club Medical Officer who certified him fit to continue riding for the remainder of the day.
|
Placing |
Horse |
Rider |
Time |
Distance [length(s)] |
|
1st |
THUNDER DRAGON |
L De Souza |
1:26.2 |
– |
|
2nd |
ANDADO |
F Yap |
– |
Neck |
|
3rd |
MACARTHUR |
R Rueven |
– |
1 ½ |
|
4th |
MAGIC CITY |
App A Azizi |
– |
½ |
RACE 4 (R932) CLASS 4(B) – 1300M
EASY SOUTH EAST, ZAC ACE and LIM’S TORPEDO, all course scratching as they had sustained a sore back, nail prick near hind and lacerated right hip respectively, will each be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.
BEIJING STAR (C Goon) jumped awkwardly.
SOMAR (S Ruzaini), TRUDY (App S Rosmizan), PURE SPARK (HS Gill) and D’GREAT EMINENCE (AM Aizat) were tight and brushed entering the home straight.
BANGKOK BOY (App P Haris) switched out passing the 500M mark.
BEIJING STAR was held momentarily at about the 350M mark.
|
Placing |
Horse |
Rider |
Time |
Distance [length(s)] |
|
1st |
TRUDY |
App S Rosmizan |
1:20.0 |
– |
|
2nd |
SOMAR |
S Ruzaini |
– |
1 ¼ |
|
3rd |
BEIJING STAR |
C Goon |
– |
Short head |
|
4th |
PRATT STREET |
F Yap |
– |
½ |
RACE 5 (R933) CLASS 4(B) – 1300M
MISE EN GARDE and TILSWORTH MICK, both course scratching as they had sustained hematoma right thigh and lacerated left hip respectively, will each be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.
The Stewards permitted Jockey SS Vanan to replace Jockey AK Lim as the rider of LUKE MAN.
GUNFORHIRE (App S Rosmizan), D’GREAT DUCHESS (AM Aizat) and VIJETA (App R Narendran were all slow into stride.
The Stewards opened an Inquiry into the running and handling of KRATOS (App P Haris). The Inquiry was adjourned to Sunday, 21st November 2021.
A post-race veterinary examination of SUNNY STAR (R Rueven) revealed no obvious abnormality. GUNFORHIRE (App S Rosmizan) returned having cast its near hind plate.
|
Placing |
Horse |
Rider |
Time |
Distance [length(s)] |
|
1st |
SHOWCASE THE GOLD |
S Ruzaini |
1:20.0 |
– |
|
2nd |
LOUEY VELOCE |
CK Khaw |
– |
¾ |
|
3rd |
CHIPS |
J Low |
– |
1 ¾ |
|
4th |
KRATOS |
App P Haris |
– |
2 ¾ |
RACE 6 (R934) OPEN MAIDEN – 1300M
[WEIGHT-FOR-AGE]
SONG RIVER which was down 16kgs in body weight since its last run, was checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon prior to the race and was passed fit to start.
The Stewards permitted Jockey Y Aify to replace Jockey AK Lim as the rider of MAGNITUDE.
SONG RIVER (S Saddam) damaged barrier 3. As a result, the Official Starter was unable to use barrier 3 and adjusted the barriers accordingly.
JOEY (S Salee) jumped awkwardly outwards.
App P Haris, the rider of SIMBA was fined RM250/- under MRA Rule 152(5)(a) for dropping his whip at about the 450M.
Jockey AM Aizat, the rider of SHEN LONG reported that his mount was not striding out freely. A post-race veterinary examination of SHEN LONG revealed no obvious abnormality. The gelding which raced poorly will be required to pass a test (1000M/vet) before being declared to race again.
Jockey R Rueven, the rider of PENANG GENERAL, reported that his mount was not striding out freely. A post-race veterinary examination revealed that PENANG GENERAL returned lame off fore and as such, will be required to pass a test (1000M/vet) before being declared to race again.
|
Placing |
Horse |
Rider |
Time |
Distance [length(s)] |
|
1st |
UNDER OATH |
J Low |
1:20.5 |
– |
|
2nd |
AIR BOSS |
S Ruzaini |
– |
1 ¼ |
|
3rd |
HANGRY |
App S Rosmizan |
– |
¾ |
|
4th |
JOEY |
S Salee |
– |
Neck |
RACE 7 (R935) CLASS 5(B) – 1200M
Emergency acceptors, UP UP GOOD and MARTELLO were both withdrawn due to a capacity field.
FRANKLY MY DEAR and OVERLORD which were down 22kgs and up 15kgs in body weight respectively since their last run, were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon prior to the race and were passed fit to start.
VETRI NAMATHE (App R Narendran) and PENNSYLVANIA (App I Firdzriel) jumped awkwardly. PENNSYLVANIA stumbled on jumping.
GOLDEN STATES (SS Vanan) was obliged to race wide on the turn.
The whip of Jockey S Saddam (FRANKLY MY DEAR) broke during the running of the race.
|
Placing |
Horse |
Rider |
Time |
Distance [length(s)] |
|
1st |
MAKE U FAMOUS |
HK Cheng |
1:13.6 |
– |
|
2nd |
PARISBAS |
App WW Cheah |
– |
4 ¼ |
|
3rd |
OVERLORD |
App A Najib |
– |
3 ½ |
|
4th |
PENNSYLVANIA |
App I Firdzriel |
– |
Neck |
RACE 8 (R936) CLASS 5(B) – 1200M
Emergency acceptor, DARCI SUPER was withdrawn due to a capacity field.
ELITE ROCKET, a course scratching as it had sustained cellulitis off fore fetlock, will be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.
The Stewards permitted Jockey S Ruzaini to replace Jockey AK Lim as the rider of ANOTHER SHOW.
MR DREYFUSS (App P Haris) was slow into stride.
ROBBEN (App S Rosmizan) jumped awkwardly inwards and PENANG MAN (C Goon) jumped awkwardly outwards, inconveniencing MY MONEY (S Salee).
Jockey S Salee, the rider of MY MONEY, reported that his mount was not striding out freely. A post-race veterinary examination of MY MONEY revealed no obvious abnormality.
Jockey HS Gill, the rider of NEVERUNCONDITIONAL, reported that his mount was making respiratory noises. A post-race veterinary examination of NEVERUNCONDITIONAL revealed that the gelding returned broken-winded and as such, will be required to pass a test (1000M/vet) before being declared to race again.
|
Placing |
Horse |
Rider |
Time |
Distance [length(s)] |
|
1st |
HOSTWIN QUEEN |
J Low |
1:13.6 |
– |
|
2nd |
EXCALIBUR |
App A Nazir |
– |
6 ¼ |
|
3rd |
ULTIMATE KILLER |
CK Khaw |
– |
½ |
|
4th |
NEVERUNCONDITIONAL |
HS Gill |
– |
4 ¾ |
GENERAL REPORT(S)
APPEAL BY APPRENTICE JOCKEY ANIS RUWAIDY BIN ROSMIZI (APP R RUWAIDY) AGAINST THE FINDING AND THE PENALTY OF ONE-YEAR DISQUALIFICATION IMPOSED BY THE STIPENDIARY STEWARDS UNDER MRA RULE 44(8) AS READ WITH MRA RULE 44(8)(a) FOR THE RUNNING AND HANDLING OF “LOUEY VELOCE” IN RACE 4 (R781) CLASS 4(B) – 1200M ON SATURDAY, 16TH OCTOBER 2021, PENANG TURF CLUB OCTOBER (HOME-BASED) MEETING 2021
The Penang Turf Club Racing Stewards today (16th November 2021) heard the above Appeal.
After considering the submissions from App R Ruwaidy, his Employing Trainer Mr Cecil Robert, and the Chief Stipendiary Steward, and reviewing the video replays, the Racing Stewards exercised their powers under MRA Rule 149(1)(c) and substituted the charge to MRA Rule 44(10) for failing to ride LOUEY VELOCE to the satisfaction of the Stewards. App R Ruwaidy in the presence of his Employing Trainer then pleaded guilty to the charge and the Racing Stewards imposed a penalty of nine (9) months’ suspension with effect from Sunday, 17th October 2021 and to expire on Saturday, 16th July 2022, both dates inclusive. App R Ruwaidy’s deposit was forfeited.
SLTC STEWARDS’ REPORT – WEDNESDAY, 17 NOVEMBER 2021
INQUIRY INTO A REPORT RELATING TO POST-RACE URINE SAMPLE CODED “30645” WHICH WAS TAKEN FROM THE HORSE “FLASH ONE” WHICH FINISHED SECOND IN RACE 9 ON SUNDAY, 10 OCTOBER 2021 AT THE SELANGOR TURF CLUB OCTOBER MEETING 2021 AND THE SAMPLE WAS FOUND TO CONTAIN “PARECOXIB & VALDECOXIB”
The Panel of Stewards, on 16 November 2021 (Tuesday), inquired into a report from the Chief Analyst of Usains Biomics that the post-race urine sample taken from FLASH ONE contained “parecoxib & valdecoxib”.
Evidence was taken from the trainer of FLASH ONE, Trainer KC Tiang, SLTC Chief Veterinary Surgeon, Dr Shri Kanth and one of Trainer KC Tiang’s Syces.
Trainer KC Tiang pleaded guilty to a charge under MRA Rule 134(6) with having presented FLASH ONE to race in Race 9 on Sunday, 10 October 2021 at the Selangor Turf Club, the post-race urine sample having had detected in it “parecoxib & valdecoxib”.
In assessing the penalty, the Stewards took into consideration the nature of the prohibited substance, Trainer KC Tiang’s guilty plea, mitigating factors and previous record. Trainer KC Tiang was fined RM10,000/- and was advised of his Right of Appeal.
In addition, in terms of MRA Rule 134(11), FLASH ONE was disqualified from the race and the results amended to:
1st – HARVEYWALLBANGER (CK Khaw)
2nd – DIAMOND SET (App A Suriya)
3rd – SUPER BB (AK Lim)
4th – BAOYE CHAMPION (App AB Riduan)
The clearing sample (report dated 4 November 2021) which was taken from FLASH ONE, trained by Trainer KC Tiang, revealed that no prohibited substance was detected and as such, FLASH ONE is cleared to race under MRA Rule 134(12).
RACE 2 (R885) CLASS 5 (A) – 1400M (LONG COURSE), SATURDAY,
13 NOVEMBER 2021, SELANGOR TURF CLUB NOVEMBER MEETING 2021
App WW Cheah (UNLIMITED STAR) subsequently exercised his Right of Appeal and applied for a Stay of Sentence. The Stewards considered the application for a stay which was granted. The Appeal will be held at a date to be fixed.
REPORT OF ANALYSIS ON CLEARING SAMPLES:
The clearing sample (report dated 21 October 2021) which was taken from D’GREAT DUCHESS, trained by Trainer S Siva, revealed that no prohibited substance was detected and as such D’GREAT DUCHESS is cleared to race under MRA Rule 134(12).
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PNTC – SATURDAY, 20TH NOVEMBER 2021 |
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NON-ACCEPTORS – TEST(s) IMPOSED |
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Race |
Horse(s) |
Finding/Reason |
Test(s) |
Remark(s) |
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1 |
LIM’S LEADER |
Bruised left knee |
Vet examination |
|
|
2 |
BABEL |
Sore left eye (corneal ulcer) |
Vet examination |
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|
5 |
CASTLE OCEAN |
Sore back |
Vet examination |
|
|
6 |
LAST CHANCE |
Respiratory allergy |
Vet examination |
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PNTC, SATURDAY, 20TH NOVEMBER 2021 |
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SUMMARY – STEWARDS’ EMBARGO |
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Race |
Horse(s) |
Test(s) Imposed |
Remarks |
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1 |
Nil |
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2 |
WEST NORTH HILL |
1000M & vet examinat |
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3 |
BROTHER WIN & MULTIBLUE SHARK |
Vet examination each |
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4 |
EASY SOUTH EAST, ZAC ACE & LIM’S TORPEDO |
Vet examination each |
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5 |
MISE EN GARDE & TILSWORTH MICK |
Vet examination each |
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6 |
SHEN LONG & PENANG GENERAL |
1000M & vet examination each |
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7 |
Nil |
|
|
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8 |
ELITE ROCKET |
Vet examination |
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8 |
NEVERUNCONDITIONAL |
1000M & vet examination |
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SUMMARY |
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Fine(s) |
Name of Licensee |
Horse name |
Date of Fine imposed |
Fine amount (RM) |
MRA Rule/Regulation |
|
Race 2 |
Jockey F Yap |
L’KEN |
20/11/2021 |
500/- |
152(5)(a) |
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Race 3 |
Jockey I Amirul |
ANDADO |
20/11/2021 |
1,000/- |
152(5)(a) |
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Race 6 |
App P Haris |
SIMBA |
20/11/2021 |
250/- |
152(5)(a) |
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Suspension(s) |
Race 1 |
Jockey K Eirwan (AMISTAD) – suspended two race days for careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii) |
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Follow-up(s) |
Race 5 |
App P Haris (KRATOS) |
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